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GRAND THEFT HAMLET

by Pinny Grylls, Sam Crane

synopsis

January 2021. The UK is in its 3rd lockdown and all entertainment venues remain closed. For theatre actors Sam and Mark, the future looks bleak. As the pandemic drags on, Mark - single and childless - is increasingly socially isolated, while Sam panics about how he is going to support his young family. They spend their days in the online digital world of Grand Theft Auto and when they stumble across a theater, they suddenly have an idea to stage a full production of Hamlet within the game. This film charts their ridiculous, hilarious and moving adventure as they battle violent griefers and discover surprising truths about life, friendship and the enduring power of Shakespeare.

original title: Grand Theft Hamlet
country: United Kingdom
sales agent: Altitude Film Entertainment Sales
year: 2024
genre: documentary
directed by: Pinny Grylls, Sam Crane
film run: 89'
screenplay: Pinny Grylls, Sam Crane
film editing: Pinny _Grylls
music: Jamie Perera
producer: Rebecca Wolff, Julia Ton
production: Project 1961, Grasp The Nettle Films, Park Pictures

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